Tag: Dawn Michelle Michals

“Ruling things out” — I’m nervous.

Tomorrow is my MRI. And I'm not nervous about the MRI itself... I'm nervous because they may put that contrast dye in my arm. I know. I know. But I'm nervous. And, scared. I hate this. After my last two (the blood draw and the other dye injection), my arm HURTS. I literally feel like … Continue reading “Ruling things out” — I’m nervous. →

“Ruling things out” — Why am I doing this?

I don't like to share things. But, I felt it vitally important that I wrote this story down. For me, because I wanted it documented. I wanted it as part of my history. I wanted to know that any time 20, 30, 40 years from now I could look back on my blog and read … Continue reading “Ruling things out” — Why am I doing this? →

“Ruling things out” — Field Vision Screen, Results, What We Found Out So Far.

First off...a short video just for you, my faithful, blog-reading BFFs! https://videopress.com/v/nnoYatAR?loop=true&muted=true&persistVolume=false&preloadContent=metadata So, remember back in Post #1 (if you missed it, here's the link.)? When I said I have a knack for passing tests? Well, I went to RS today. That's "Retina Specialist" for you newbies. And... I have absolutely nothing wrong. 🤨 And, … Continue reading “Ruling things out” — Field Vision Screen, Results, What We Found Out So Far. →

“Ruling things out” — Drs appts, lab work and bloodwork results

Ok....Let's back up. In my previous post, we explored that my retina specialist wants me to have an MRI to rule out MS. That took a lot less time to explain than I thought. The moment I left my specialist's office, I emailed my primary care physician. I explained what was happening in hopes he … Continue reading “Ruling things out” — Drs appts, lab work and bloodwork results →